Swivel adaptor

Abstract

A swivel adapter comprising a first member having a longitudinal axis, a first recess at one end thereof and an outer surface, first and second apertures disposed at diametrically opposing locations on the first member and communicating with the first recess, a second member having a proximal end disposed within the first recess and a distal end, a first bore disposed substantially adjacent to the proximal end that extends transversely through the second member and is substantially coaxial with the first and second aperture, a pin having first and second ends axially disposed in the first aperture, second aperture and first bore, wherein the first and second members are adapted to pivot relative to each other about the pin, and a first weld fixedly attaching the first end of the pin to the outer surface of the first member adjacent to the first aperture.

1 . A swivel adaptor for a fastener driving tool comprising:
 a first member having a longitudinal axis, a first recess at one end thereof, a drive recess at an opposite end and an outer surface;   first and second apertures disposed at diametrically opposing locations on the first member and communicating with the first recess;   a second member having a proximal end disposed within the first recess, a distal end and a drive shaft located at the distal end;   a first bore disposed substantially adjacent to the proximal end that extends transversely through the second member and is substantially coaxial with the first and second apertures;   a pin having first and second ends axially disposed in the first aperture, the second aperture and the first bore, wherein the first and second members are adapted to pivot relative to each other about the pin; and   a first weld fixedly attaching the first end of the pin to the outer surface of the first member adjacent to the first aperture.   
   
   
       2 . (canceled) 
   
   
       3 . The swivel adapter of  claim 2  wherein the second member has a bail at the proximal end and the ball and the first recess cooperatively form a ball-joint. 
   
   
       4 . The swivel adapter of  claim 3  further comprising a bias member disposed within the first recess adapted to urge the second member to a position tat is substantially upright relative the longitudinal axis. 
   
   
       5 . The swivel adapter of  claim 4  wherein the first bore includes flared edges. 
   
   
       6 . The swivel adapter of  claim 1  further comprising a second weld fixedly attaching the second end of the pin to the outer surface of the first member adjacent to the second aperture. 
   
   
       7 . The swivel adapter of  claim 6  wherein the first and second welds are formed by a laser welding process. 
   
   
       8 . A swivel adaptor for a fastener driving tool comprising:
 a first member having a longitudinal axis, a first recess at one end thereof, a drive recess at the other end thereof and an outer surface;   first and second apertures disposed at diametrically opposing locations on the first member and communicating with the first recess;   a second member having a proximal end disposed within the first recess;   a first bore disposed substantially adjacent to the proximal end that extends transversely through the second member and is substantially coaxial with the first and second apertures;   a pin having first and second ends axially disposed in the first aperture, the second aperture and the first bore, wherein the first and second members are adapted to pivot relative to each other about the pin;   a first weld fixedly attaching the first end of the pin to the outer surface of the first member adjacent to the first aperture; and   a bias member disposed within the first recess adapted to urge the second member to a position that is substantially upright relative the longitudinal axis.   
   
   
       9 . The swivel adapter of  claim 8  further comprising a second weld fixedly attaching the second end of the pin to the outside surface of the first member adjacent to the second aperture. 
   
   
       10 . The swivel adapter of  claim 9  wherein the first and second welds are formed by a laser welding process. 
   
   
       11 . A swivel adaptor for a fastener driving tool comprising:
 a first member having a first longitudinal axis, a first recess at one end thereof, a drive recess at an opposite end and an outer surface;   first and second apertures disposed at diametrically opposing locations on the first member and communicating with the first recess;   a second member having a proximal end disposed within the first recess, a distal end and a drive shaft located at the distal end;   a first bore disposed substantially adjacent to the proximal end that extends transversely through the second member and is substantially coaxial with the first and second apertures;   a pin having first and second ends axially disposed in the first aperture, second aperture and first bore; and   a means for coupling the pin to the first recess.   
   
   
       12 . The swivel adaptor of  claim 11  wherein the means for coupling includes a first weld fixedly attaching the first end of the pin to the outer surface adjacent to the first aperture.